Casa Isabella - Casa Isabella

Bagni Di Lucca 3 br Vacation Rental Villa

Vacation Villa Rental Description:

Unit Description:A typical Tuscan farmhouse, Casa Isabella is around 8 square metres and can sleep up to 8 people. The house has two floors with a spiral staircase.

On the ground floor is a large living/dining room area, with a wood-burning fire. There's a well-equipped kitchen with coffee maker, dishwasher, gas/electric range cooker, washing machine and kettle. There is also a cloakroom with WC; this room contains the gas-fired boiler which controls central heating and hot water.

The spiral staircase leads to the first floor, with three bedrooms and a newly-renovated bathroom featuring bathtub and shower.

The house is surrounded by an area of woodland; there is also a terrace with great views for al fresco eating. There is a table for eating and chairs, and loungers are provided for soaking up all that Tuscan sun!

Overall Property Description:Nestling in the wooded hills overlooking the elegant spa town of Bagni di Lucca, Casa Isabella is a former farmhouse with many characteristic features, including chestnut beams and windows, shutters, terracotta floors and Carrara marble surfaces. It makes a wonderful base for exploring Tuscany's most historic jewels, like Lucca (28 kilometres), Pisa (55), Florence (100) and Siena (170).

Because of its elevated position, the house is light and airy, and enjoys a lovely view through the trees over the town’s rooftops, and the surrounding mountains. It’s within easy reach of art cities, ski resorts and sandy beaches.

Although detached and secluded, Casa Isabella is not isolated. Friendly Italian neighbours are close by, and the town, with its shops, spa water swimming pools complex, tennis courts, bars, restaurants and spa treatment centre, is only ten minutes’ walk away.

Bagni di Lucca is a small spa town with Roman origins. Situated around 15 miles north-east of Lucca, it is renowned for the curative powers of its spring water. The town rose to international fame in the early nineteenth century when it was discovered by Napoleon’s sister Elisa, princess of Lucca, who chose Bagni for her summer residence. It was embraced by many famous people including Puccini, Byron, Shelley, the Brownings, Heine and Montaigne.

The Casino (where the game of roulette was invented), old bathing establishments and elegant villas are all reminders of this glamorous era. Spa treatments can still be taken today, at the Varraud centre, a modern hydro with a natural steam grotto.

The town has several excellent restaurants, bars, gelaterie, supermarkets and a variety of small shops. There is also a small twice-weekly market.

Bagni di Lucca has a thriving community of farmers, shopkeepers and artists, and makes a great base for exploring this untrampled corner of Tuscany.

We recommend hiring a car to get the best out of Tuscany, although the house is reachable by public transport and taxi.

The nearest international airport is Pisa, served by all the principle car hire companies. The house is about an hour's drive from Pisa airport.

Accommodation and Amenities:

Features:

Garden

Patio

Fireplace

Appliances:

Washer/Dryer (Access)

CD

Dishwasher

Microwave

Activities:

Skiing

Tennis

Fishing

Horseback Riding

Shopping/Restaurants

Notes:

Fees Due at Check in:

The rent includes final cleaning, bedlinen and towels, heating and utilities.

Children under six must not sleep in the top bunk, or play in it unattended.

We prefer to take bookings of at least two weeks in the summer, and bookings normally run from Saturday to Saturday, but we can also arrange mid-week to mid-week bookings and short stays (minimum of three nights), depending on availability.